MEDIA RELEASE__On April 17, 2025, deputies from the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the area of 12757 State Route 309 on the report of a serious injury crash involving two vehicles.
Upon arrival, deputies located three victims. Dennis Covault, 73, of Harrod, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His spouse, Louise Covault, 71, also of Harrod, sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to a Columbus-area hospital for treatment.
The driver of the second vehicle, Hailey Breeden, a 28-year-old female of Kenton, also sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to a Lima hospital for further medical care.
FROM AEVS TEXT MESSAGING, 2:38 p.m.__[Ada Exempted Village Schools] want to inform our Ada families that emergency services were called to the high school earlier today [Friday, February 13] to respond to a student medical emergency.
To ensure our local emergency responders could provide the necessary care quickly and privately, the building was placed under a temporary soft lockdown. This allowed the hallways to remain clear and ensured the safety and dignity of the student involved. We have since returned to normal daily operations. Thank you for your understanding.
Two adjacent businesses in the 100 block of S. Main St. in Ada were destroyed by fire on the afternoon and evening of Monday, February 2. Viva Maria restaurant and The Cask Room bar, as well as apartments above them, were thoroughly damaged by fire and partially demolished during firefighting efforts.
Firefighters have responded to a blaze at Viva Maria Italian Restaurant in the 100 block of South Main St. on the afternoon of Monday, February 2.
The Hardin County dispatch center received a 911 call at about 1:45 p.m. Multiple fire departments joined the Ada-Liberty Fire Department in responding to the incident.
UPDATE The Icon was notified by the USV Ambulance District that the Board initially planned to purchase three acres of ground at $15,000 per acre for a total of $45,000. When the survey was complete, however, the Board purchased 2.323 acres for the price of $34,845.
By Alec Keller
Residents of Alger, McGuffey and Roundhead shared feedback Thursday, January 22, during a public meeting hosted by the Upper Scioto Valley Ambulance District.
The district plans to build a $1.9 million station at 12231 State Route 235 in Harrod with funding supported by a 5.5-mill levy approved by voters in May 2023.
